The New Hampshire Cold Case Unit solved the 1975 murder of Judy Lord, with DNA evidence posthumously identifying her neighbor Ernest Gable as the perpetrator.

Jeffrey T. Collins was appointed to the Massachusetts State Ethics Commission, replacing Wilbur P. Edwards Jr., bringing extensive legal and educational experience to the role.

A fire in Dorchester displaced five residents and two cats, with one person hospitalized. The Boston Fire Department responded to the second-floor blaze and the cause is under investigation.

The MBTA and Keolis have completed a 28-mile rail replacement for the Fairmount Line, paving the way for battery-electric trains and improved service starting December 1, 2025.

A fire at Janbark Farm in Plainville resulted in several horse fatalities and the barn's destruction; 15 horses were rescued and the cause is under investigation.

Massachusetts invests $4.1 million for workforce upskilling, offering free training to 700 adults in fields such as healthcare, aimed at boosting in-demand job skills.

Massachusetts AG Campbell secures a deal preventing DOJ restrictions on support services for survivors of violence, no matter their immigration status.

Boston is expected to have a week of varied weather, including rain, fog, and a sunny Thanksgiving Day, with colder temperatures and possible rain again by the weekend.

Two men were detained by Worcester Police for driving with a suspended license; one was arrested for suspected drug possession with intent to distribute.

AG Campbell submitted a brief supporting Boston's Trust Act, which limits local aid in federal immigration enforcement, arguing it's legal and vital for public safety.

Massachusetts RMV warns of scam texts about unpaid vehicle violations, stressing that they don't seek fines via text and urging residents to avoid false sites and report scams to authorities.

Boston Police officers from District A-7 distributed Thanksgiving meal ingredients to East Boston families in need, supported by the Boston Police Foundation's COP fund.

MassDEP has added two new air monitoring stations in Framingham and Saugus to measure PM2.5 and black carbon, part of a larger effort to improve air quality in Massachusetts.